Hello From Rockville
I went in early to see Harlan and to learn how to use the machine that was in his room. This machine has a "heating" pad with it that give off moist heat, a good thing for Harlan's problem. We put it on his leg, it is large enough to wrap around his leg, he gets restless and can only lay with it on for about 15 minuets and he is ready to get up and move around. He does get warm as the temp of the pad goes up to 105 degrees which will never burn him but does get him warm. Today I noticed a red area on his leg which they didn't seem to have an explanation for as it went across his leg not up and down so this red area did not follow the veins in his leg. They give him Tylenol for the pain and that really helps make him comfortable.
We made our coffee run to McD, he always looks forward to that little trip.
Last night he called me asked asked where he had lost me, he didn't seem to understand that I go home when he goes to supper.
This evening we had a nice rain I don't know how much we had but the way it rained I would guess maybe 1/2 to 1 inch, I'll check the rain gauge tomorrow, and until then have a good night's sleep and I'll be in touch........Fran
Friday, July 31, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Hello From Rockville
I missed writing yesterday. I did spend time with Harlan and the day went well. I had a conversation with Kay his Nurse Practitioner, they will do another ultra sound next week to check on the vein and the cyst. I also explained to Kay how difficult it was for him when I was not with him while they did the procedure and she said she would talk to them about letting me be with him. This time he would have an appointment not just try to fit him in, which should be better. As for the cyst if it doesn't go away and continues to give him problems they can inject it with a steroid which is suppose to help, Kay said I would have to sign for them to do that.
Today I went in to see him and we went to Perkins for pie and coffee. He wants stronger tasting coffee then what they have so because he complained they gave him a big chocolate chip cookie to take back with him he liked that.
He is having quit a bit of pain in his leg and he expects instant relief, he just does not understand that is not going to happen. They have put a machine in his room which is suppose to help, I think it will put moist heat on his leg. Tomorrow when I go in I'll learn how to use it and while it's on his leg we may do a nap, it is rather crowed in his little bed but we do naps every so often.
They can not give him any blood thinners because of his stomach bleeds (the last one in Jan) but will do an 81mg aspirin every other day.
Until tomorrow take care and have a good nights sleep.........Fran
I missed writing yesterday. I did spend time with Harlan and the day went well. I had a conversation with Kay his Nurse Practitioner, they will do another ultra sound next week to check on the vein and the cyst. I also explained to Kay how difficult it was for him when I was not with him while they did the procedure and she said she would talk to them about letting me be with him. This time he would have an appointment not just try to fit him in, which should be better. As for the cyst if it doesn't go away and continues to give him problems they can inject it with a steroid which is suppose to help, Kay said I would have to sign for them to do that.
Today I went in to see him and we went to Perkins for pie and coffee. He wants stronger tasting coffee then what they have so because he complained they gave him a big chocolate chip cookie to take back with him he liked that.
He is having quit a bit of pain in his leg and he expects instant relief, he just does not understand that is not going to happen. They have put a machine in his room which is suppose to help, I think it will put moist heat on his leg. Tomorrow when I go in I'll learn how to use it and while it's on his leg we may do a nap, it is rather crowed in his little bed but we do naps every so often.
They can not give him any blood thinners because of his stomach bleeds (the last one in Jan) but will do an 81mg aspirin every other day.
Until tomorrow take care and have a good nights sleep.........Fran
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Hello From Rockville
This was another day of surprises. When I got to the VA I was told Harlan was in x-ray and I should go there as the girl that had taken him would be leaving in a half hour. This was at two. I went over to x-ray and we sat there until 4 when they took him in. I asked if I could go in with him and explained that I can help keep him calm but they said there just was not enough room for me so I waited, about half an hour after they took him in they came and got me but I was only allowed inside the door not over by him, he was not a "Happy Camper". Long story short, they needed to check his leg for clots and they did an ultra sound not an x-ray. They found he has a cyst on his leg below the knee and a blood clot above the knee, they feel it's a superficial clot not a deep vein thrombosis so not real serious at this time and because of the bleeds he has had it is difficult to treat him in a normal way, they may add an aspirin every other day. While I'm there I'll try and get him to let me put heat on it, they said he wouldn't let them do it earlier today.
Tomorrow I am going to the Cities for a funeral, Sunquists are going and Jordans and I will ride along. I could not go if I didn't have a ride.
I'll stop to see Harlan when I get back in the afternoon.
Take care everyone until tomorrow when I'll write again........Fran
This was another day of surprises. When I got to the VA I was told Harlan was in x-ray and I should go there as the girl that had taken him would be leaving in a half hour. This was at two. I went over to x-ray and we sat there until 4 when they took him in. I asked if I could go in with him and explained that I can help keep him calm but they said there just was not enough room for me so I waited, about half an hour after they took him in they came and got me but I was only allowed inside the door not over by him, he was not a "Happy Camper". Long story short, they needed to check his leg for clots and they did an ultra sound not an x-ray. They found he has a cyst on his leg below the knee and a blood clot above the knee, they feel it's a superficial clot not a deep vein thrombosis so not real serious at this time and because of the bleeds he has had it is difficult to treat him in a normal way, they may add an aspirin every other day. While I'm there I'll try and get him to let me put heat on it, they said he wouldn't let them do it earlier today.
Tomorrow I am going to the Cities for a funeral, Sunquists are going and Jordans and I will ride along. I could not go if I didn't have a ride.
I'll stop to see Harlan when I get back in the afternoon.
Take care everyone until tomorrow when I'll write again........Fran
Monday, July 27, 2009
Hello From Rockville
Today was better then yesterday, nothing exciting. Oh, yes it was exciting I went and got a perm at 8 this AM and it seemed everyone at the VA noticed, it's curly!
When I went into see Harlan I stopped at the desk and asked about his sore leg. They did not think there was a problem, they did put some heat on it and they will check on it. Harlan thought it was more painful today, while I was with him I put warm water soaked wash cloths on it. Harlan expects instant relief and doesn't understand that it will take time to go away. I will keep on them to do something if it doesn't get better.
I did take Harlan to Cash Wise for a few groceries then we finished the day with coffee at McD, I went home he went for supper..........Fran
Today was better then yesterday, nothing exciting. Oh, yes it was exciting I went and got a perm at 8 this AM and it seemed everyone at the VA noticed, it's curly!
When I went into see Harlan I stopped at the desk and asked about his sore leg. They did not think there was a problem, they did put some heat on it and they will check on it. Harlan thought it was more painful today, while I was with him I put warm water soaked wash cloths on it. Harlan expects instant relief and doesn't understand that it will take time to go away. I will keep on them to do something if it doesn't get better.
I did take Harlan to Cash Wise for a few groceries then we finished the day with coffee at McD, I went home he went for supper..........Fran
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Hello From Rockville
Today was a very interesting day and it started out very challenging when I got to the VA and discovered I had forgotten to bring pants along for Harlan, I had shirt, tie, jacket, socks but no pants. I had just enough time to go home and pick them up with no time to spare, it was 9:20 when I left the VA and church is at 10:30 and travel time between Rockville and The VA is about 20 min. a long story short we got to church on time.
After church we went to IHOP for lunch then we stopped at K-Mart. I needed towels to make clothing protectors (adult bibs) for a gentleman at the VA. I needed money from the Wells Fargo ATM, I go there quite often but today the ATM ate my card, no card, no receipt and no money. I was not going any where until I had all this cleared up. Cell phones are great, I called Rich, he found a Wells Fargo 800# for me and I called and they cancelled my card and will send me another. (I don't know what happened)
Harlan has a sore leg it seems to be following a blood vein from above the knee to below it and he says it's quite painful, a nurse checked it out today and tomorrow the nurse practitioner will check it, sure hope its not a blood clot because then he will most likely need to be on blood thinner and that's what caused the problem with the bleed on the brain which led to his brain surgery.
I have an appointment for a perm at 8 AM tomorrow, from there I may run to the bank then to the VA to find out about Harlan's leg pain.
So until tomorrow, Good Night.....Fran
Today was a very interesting day and it started out very challenging when I got to the VA and discovered I had forgotten to bring pants along for Harlan, I had shirt, tie, jacket, socks but no pants. I had just enough time to go home and pick them up with no time to spare, it was 9:20 when I left the VA and church is at 10:30 and travel time between Rockville and The VA is about 20 min. a long story short we got to church on time.
After church we went to IHOP for lunch then we stopped at K-Mart. I needed towels to make clothing protectors (adult bibs) for a gentleman at the VA. I needed money from the Wells Fargo ATM, I go there quite often but today the ATM ate my card, no card, no receipt and no money. I was not going any where until I had all this cleared up. Cell phones are great, I called Rich, he found a Wells Fargo 800# for me and I called and they cancelled my card and will send me another. (I don't know what happened)
Harlan has a sore leg it seems to be following a blood vein from above the knee to below it and he says it's quite painful, a nurse checked it out today and tomorrow the nurse practitioner will check it, sure hope its not a blood clot because then he will most likely need to be on blood thinner and that's what caused the problem with the bleed on the brain which led to his brain surgery.
I have an appointment for a perm at 8 AM tomorrow, from there I may run to the bank then to the VA to find out about Harlan's leg pain.
So until tomorrow, Good Night.....Fran
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Hello From Rockville
This morning was wash day and I also helped Mel and Bill with shrub trimming and clean-up. The entrance to our place looks so much better with the trimming done.
Harold and Marilyn invited me for noon dinner today, we had roast beef with potatoes and carrots, it was so good, I don't do a roast just for me, it was a treat and to top everything off they sent some roast home with me for a sandwich later.
I went in to spend time with Harlan, I stopped at McD's and brought coffee with me. He went down to the community room and played BINGO and did a great job without my help. Jan S. (neighbor in Crystal) grandson's wife works at The VA she was in charge of the Bingo today and does a great job, so many of the residents have a difficult hearing but you could hear her. After the bingo we went to Perkins for coffee and pie, Harlan tried one of their specialty coffees, he was disappointed so we won't do that again.
Where does the time go, it's bed time so Good Night until tomorrow........Fran
This morning was wash day and I also helped Mel and Bill with shrub trimming and clean-up. The entrance to our place looks so much better with the trimming done.
Harold and Marilyn invited me for noon dinner today, we had roast beef with potatoes and carrots, it was so good, I don't do a roast just for me, it was a treat and to top everything off they sent some roast home with me for a sandwich later.
I went in to spend time with Harlan, I stopped at McD's and brought coffee with me. He went down to the community room and played BINGO and did a great job without my help. Jan S. (neighbor in Crystal) grandson's wife works at The VA she was in charge of the Bingo today and does a great job, so many of the residents have a difficult hearing but you could hear her. After the bingo we went to Perkins for coffee and pie, Harlan tried one of their specialty coffees, he was disappointed so we won't do that again.
Where does the time go, it's bed time so Good Night until tomorrow........Fran
Friday, July 24, 2009
Hello From Rockville
Harold and Marilyn invited me over for fish at noon. I haven't had fish in a while, what a treat.
Today was a short stay with Harlan, I had an appointment with my Dr. in Cold Spring at 3:45. I did take Harlan out for his McDonald coffee, I spent about an hour with him. I have been on the phone with him this evening and he just does not understand why he can't go out when ever he wants to. If he went out he would never know how to get back to his building and floor.
Tomorrow is BINGO and so he has something to do I'll go with him for that then it will be the out for coffee trip either Perkins or McDonalds, his favorite coffee is McDonalds but he likes Perkins pie with ice cream.
I ordered a bread machine and I should get it sometime next week, I hope I have luck with this one then the one from Fleet Farm.
We'll "talk" again tomorrow.......Fran
Harold and Marilyn invited me over for fish at noon. I haven't had fish in a while, what a treat.
Today was a short stay with Harlan, I had an appointment with my Dr. in Cold Spring at 3:45. I did take Harlan out for his McDonald coffee, I spent about an hour with him. I have been on the phone with him this evening and he just does not understand why he can't go out when ever he wants to. If he went out he would never know how to get back to his building and floor.
Tomorrow is BINGO and so he has something to do I'll go with him for that then it will be the out for coffee trip either Perkins or McDonalds, his favorite coffee is McDonalds but he likes Perkins pie with ice cream.
I ordered a bread machine and I should get it sometime next week, I hope I have luck with this one then the one from Fleet Farm.
We'll "talk" again tomorrow.......Fran
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